subject: Living Vicariously Through Craiglist by Todd Rutherford [print this page] Living Vicariously Through Craiglist by Todd Rutherford
Alexandra Ares' My Life on Craigslist is the ideal book for young Americans, particularly recent grads and college students, who are strapped for cash but soaring with ambition and desire. The book revolves around Emily Thompson, a 25 years-old girl, who moves to New York City to work in the arts and be with her boyfriend. As fate would have it, her boyfriend cheats on a girl he met online, leading her to lose everything: job, love, and friends. She is in the Big Apple with absolutely nothing. My Life on Craigslist is a real page turner `faux' memoir that's funny, moving, and a demonstration of the power of Craigslist.
With the advent of Craigslist, it's now possible to virtually live online. The book is relevant because of the sheer number of people that can relate to it. Nearly every day, Craigslist features ads from people looking for roommates, jobs and services. As the book says, you can find anything on Craigslist.
Emily lives her life vicariously through Craigslist. She believes that, "There`s only one place where I can go for fun and inspiration --The Best of Craigslist."
From ads like "Sailing party Saturday by NYC alpha sailor," to "Roommate needed, but try not to live here, just pay," Emily Thompson encounters an entire social life online. In fact, she is either conned or conning people into one-night stands, temporary jobs, and bizarre roommates. Essentially, "Craigslist serves as a reflection of who we are. The hidden selves we usually hide," are on full display on Craigslist.
Ultimately, Alexandra Ares writes this book for the millions of people who are dependent on Craigslist as a free service that provides an exchange system, whether it's for jobs, entertainment tickets, roommates, and more. My Life on Craigslist will strike a chord with many, and is a must-read for anyone who uses Craigslist or wants to learn more about it.
Product Details
Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 331 KB
Publisher: Independent Publisher; January 2011 edition
Sold by: Amazon Digital ServicesLanguage: EnglishASIN: B004HW6DX0Lending: Enabled http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/living-vicariously-through-craiglist-by-todd-rutherford-4316712.html
